In all three major stanzas of this psalm (31:1–8, 9–13, 14–22), David expresses strong confidence in God, even in the face of godless enemies who seek to ruin his life. David’s focus in the first and third stanzas is on God—how God is a refuge, a protector, and a deliverer from the snares set by David’s enemies. David cries out to the righte…